Bologna Airport to city center: quickest travel options

You landed at Marconi Airport in Bologna and you can't wait to devour a dish of tagliatelle, am I right?
Let's see the different options to get to Bologna city center.
Train, bus or taxi, which would be best?

The best transfers from Bologna to the airport

You have many ways to get to the Bologna city center from Marconi airport.
You can choose the Marconi Express train shuttle, use Bologna public transport, or opt for a taxi.

Let’s explore each option, including their costs and travel times, to help you decide which one suits you best.

Marconi Express Train

If you're in a rush, or you need to get a transfer flight/train, the fastest way to get to Bologna airport is by Marconi Express.

Marconi Express is a high-speed train that takes only 7 minutes to arrive at Bologna Stazione Centrale train station. The train station is only 6 km from the airport.

You get a train every 7 minutes.

The price of a single ticket is 12,80€ (one way) or 23,3€ (return), but there are discounts for big families and groups.

You can pay contactless with your credit card if you haven't changed Euro yet. Or buy your ticket in advance on the website.

I'd choose this option if: time is my primary issue and I need to reach Bologna city center.

Info

Info and time schedule:
marconiexpress.it

Tickets
One way: 12,80€
Return: 23,3€
Free for kids until 4 years old.

That's how it works in a video:

Bus

The only bus to arrive at Bologna airport is number 944.

People mover replaces the former direct shuttle bus (BLQ).

The first you can get from the train station is at 5 am and it takes about 15 minutes.

It goes most of the time on fast lanes, but in the case of traffic, it can be slower.

At the moment it's the cheapest option.

You can buy the tickets at the tobacconist inside of the airport.

I'd choose this option if: I'm not in a rush and I'd like to travel on a budget (or save money to spend on food).

Info

Info and time schedule:
tper.it/navettaaeroporto

Tickets
One way: 4€

Taxi

The last option to arrive at Bologna city center is by taxi.

You can get a taxi from the airport on the ground floor, just outside the door of the landing area.

The cost of a taxi from the airport to a central location in Bologna is about 20/30€. Taxi in Italy must accept payment with a credit or debit card.

Depending on where you need to go and the traffic, it takes 15 to 30 minutes.

Taxi can be your best option if your hotel in Bologna is far from the train station, you have huge bags to carry, or you're a large group.

In Bologna, you can use Uber, but Italian regulation requires a license so you will pay the same price as a taxi or a car rental service with a driver.

I'd choose this option if: I need to go far from the train station, I have an early flight or I'm with other 3/4 people.

Info

These are the taxi companies in Bologna:

- Cotabo Taxi
Tel. +39 051 372727

- taxibologna.it
Tel. +39 051 4590

Or the car services with chauffeur:

- Cosepuri
Tel. +39 051 519090

- Saca
Tel. +39 051 6349444

You can also book a private transfer if you're in a hurry.

Great so now I've told you how to save time and money and reach Bologna fast from Marconi Airport.

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Photo credits: Eikon, MarconiExpressi, Andrea, Choo_Choo_train